The Chaparral 1 was a sports racing car, designed, developed and built by Dick Troutman and Tom Barnes, and raced by Jim Hall, between 1958 and 1961.[5][6] It is considered to be the first true "Chaparral," prior to the introduction and founding of Chaparral Cars by Hall in 1962.[7][8]

Chaparral 1[1][2]
CategorySports car racing
ConstructorChaparral Cars
Designer(s)Dick Troutman
Tom Barnes
Production1958–1963 (five models built)
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum body over steel tubular spaceframe
Suspension (front)double wishbones, coil springs over Monroe shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)reverse A-arms, twin trailing arms, coil springs over Monroe shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length153 in (3,900 mm)
Width62 in (1,600 mm)
Height31 in (790 mm)
Axle track50 in (1,300 mm) (front)
50 in (1,300 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase88 in (2,200 mm)
EngineChevrolet 318–327 cu in (5,211–5,359 cc)[3] all-aluminum small-block OHV V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionChevrolet 4-speed manual
Power300–400 hp (224–298 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Weight1,480 lb (670 kg)
BrakesSolid discs
TiresFirestone[4]
Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants USA Chaparral Cars Inc.
Debut1958

References

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  1. ^ "1961 – 1963 Chaparral 1 Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "1961 Chaparral 1 technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
  3. ^ "1961 Chaparral 1 Prototype | Monterey 2016".
  4. ^ "Chaparral 1 group P (1961) – Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  5. ^ Rong, Blake Z. (July 31, 2016). "The World's First Chaparral Race Car Is Worth Way More Than a Sack of Potatoes". Road & Track.
  6. ^ "For Sale: 1961 Chaparral 1 Prototype". Motorsport Retro. August 1, 2016.
  7. ^ D, Nick (March 27, 2016). "1961 Chaparral 1".
  8. ^ Burkart, Tom (October 16, 2016). "1961 Chaparral 1 Prototype – RM Sothebys Monterey 2016 Highlight".